In the Shelter: Finding a Home in the World by P?draig ? Tuama Paperback Book

Description: In the Shelter by Pádraig Ó Tuama, Krista Tippett From master storyteller and host of On Beings Poetry Unbound, Pádraig Ó Tuama, comes an unforgettable memoir of peace and reconciliation, Celtic spirituality, belonging, and sexual identity."It is in the shelter of each other that the people live." Drawing on this Irish saying, Ó Tuama relates ideas of shelter and welcome to our journeys of life, using poetry, story, biblical reflection, and prose to open up gentle ways of living well in a troubled world.In the Shelter introduces Corrymeela, the Northern Ireland peace and reconciliation community Ó Tuama led for many years, and throughout the book he reveals the power of storytelling in communities of conflict. From the heart of a poet comes a profound look at the landscapes we all try to inhabit even as we always search for shelter, a place we can call home.An instant spiritual classic in Ireland and Britain, now brought to a US readership. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Pádraig Ó Tuama is an Irish writer and poet. Host of On Beings Poetry Unbound podcast, he was recently named On Beings Theologian in Residence. From 2014-2019 he was the leader of the Corrymeela Community, Irelands oldest peace and reconciliation organization. His work has won acclaim in circles of conflict analysis, politics, religion, poetry and psychotherapy. His storytelling, poetry, and writing have been featured on The Moth, TEDx Talks, America, the BBC, and The Spirit of Things. A compelling speaker, he travels widely. Pádraig lives in Belfast, Ireland. Table of Contents Introduction. Hello to the world1. Hello to here2. Hello to the beginning3. Hello to the imagination4. Hello to trouble5. Hello to what we cannot know6. Hello to the body7. Hello to the shadow8. Hello to change9. Hello to power10. Hello to story Review "Pádraig Ó Tuama is a kindred artist: his skills as a poet honed for the purpose of the common good." --The Edge, U2"To say that it is one of the most beautiful and quietly necessary books of our young century is a sweeping assertion, but I will make it. . . .An exquisite work of spiritual autobiography." --from the foreword by Krista Tippett, creator and host of On Being"In The Shelter is Pádraig Ó Tuamas meditation on the power of breaking free from our false stories into a truer story, into arms that love us, one small conversion at a time. --Marginalia, Los Angeles Review of Books"So rich." --Brian D. McLaren, author of We Make the Road by Walking"A treasure. . . . Putting to work poetry and gospel, side by side with story and Celtic spirituality, Ó Tuama explores ideas of shelter along lifes journey, opening up gentle ways of living well in a troubled world. The reader cant help but be drawn in, slip-sliding into the harbor of the authors soulful words." --Chicago Tribune"Compassionate. Resolute. Confronting. Challenging. Wonderful. Comforting." --Mary McAvoy, Irish Independent"Pádraig Ó Tuama is a writer of intelligence and intellectual acumen who knows that deep conviction well-articulated can convey deep truths. Just to read In the Shelter is to do yourself good." --John L. Bell"This is a beautifully crafted book. Pádraig Ó Tuama welcomes varied topics of reflection with open arms, and the realization of the importance of being here in the present as a good place to begin something that might be called prayer. It is a joy to read." --Sheelah Treflé Hidden Long Description From master storyteller and host of On Beings Poetry Unbound, Padraig O Tuama, comes an unforgettable memoir of peace and reconciliation, Celtic spirituality, belonging, and sexual identity. "It is in the shelter of each other that the people live." Drawing on this Irish saying, O Tuama relates ideas of shelter and welcome to our journeys of life, using poetry, story, biblical reflection, and prose to open up gentle ways of living well in a troubled world. In the Shelter introduces Corrymeela, the Northern Ireland peace and reconciliation community O Tuama led for many years, and throughout the book he reveals the power of storytelling in communities of conflict. From the heart of a poet comes a profound look at the landscapes we all try to inhabit even as we always search for shelter, a place we can call home. An instant spiritual classic in Ireland and Britain, now brought to a US readership. Review Text "Padraig O Tuama is a kindred artist: his skills as a poet honed for the purpose of the common good." --The Edge, U2 "To say that it is one of the most beautiful and quietly necessary books of our young century is a sweeping assertion, but I will make it. . . .An exquisite work of spiritual autobiography." --from the foreword by Krista Tippett, creator and host of On Being "In The Shelter is Padraig O Tuamas meditation on the power of breaking free from our false stories into a truer story, into arms that love us, one small conversion at a time. --Marginalia, Los Angeles Review of Books "So rich." --Brian D. McLaren, author of We Make the Road by Walking "A treasure. . . . Putting to work poetry and gospel, side by side with story and Celtic spirituality, O Tuama explores ideas of shelter along lifes journey, opening up gentle ways of living well in a troubled world. The reader cant help but be drawn in, slip-sliding into the harbor of the authors soulful words." --Chicago Tribune "Compassionate. Resolute. Confronting. Challenging. Wonderful. Comforting." --Mary McAvoy, Irish Independent "Padraig O Tuama is a writer of intelligence and intellectual acumen who knows that deep conviction well-articulated can convey deep truths. Just to read In the Shelter is to do yourself good." --John L. Bell "This is a beautifully crafted book. Padraig O Tuama welcomes varied topics of reflection with open arms, and the realization of the importance of being here in the present as a good place to begin something that might be called prayer. It is a joy to read." --Sheelah Trefle Hidden Review Quote "P Details ISBN1506470521 Format Paperback Pages 262 Year 2021 ISBN-13 9781506470528 Imprint Broadleaf Books Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2021-03-23 US Release Date 2021-03-23 UK Release Date 2021-03-23 Subtitle Finding a Home in the World Author Krista Tippett Publication Date 2021-03-23 Alternative 9781506470535 DEWEY 248.4 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-03-22 Publisher Augsburg Fortress Publishers We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131951738;

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